Anti-foaming agent
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An '''antifoaming agent''' is a chemical additive that inhibits the formation of [[foam]].
==Industrial uses==
When used as an [[oil additive]] to the base stock of oil, antifoaming agents prevent the oil from foaming and frothing during high speed mechanical [[agitation]].{{Fact|date=June 2008}} It is also used in mining and drilling operations, as well as in sugar manufacturing to reduce the amount of foam produced.{{Fact|date=June 2008}}
==Food==
When used as an ingredient in [[food]], antifoaming agents are intended to curb [[effusion]] or [[Effervescence (chemistry)|effervescence]] in preparation or serving.{{Fact|date=June 2008}} The agents are included in a variety of foods such as [[Diet Pepsi]], [[Diet Coke]], [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]], and [[chicken nuggets]] in the form of [[polydimethylsiloxane]] (a type of [[silicone]]).<ref>McDonald's (2007-01). McDonald's USA Ingredients Listing for Popular Menu Items. Retrieved from http://www.mcdonalds.com/app_controller.nutrition.categories.ingredients.index.html.</ref>
[[Silicone oil]] is also added to [[cooking oil]] to prevent foaming in [[deep-frying]].{{Fact|date=June 2008}}
==Pharmaceuticals==
Antifoaming agents are also sold commercially to relieve [[bloating]]. A familiar example is the drug [[Simethicone]], which is the active ingredient in drugs such as [[Gas-X]].{{Fact|date=June 2008}}
==See also==
*[[Foaming agent]]
==References==
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[[Category:Foams]]
[[Category:Food additives]]
[[Category:Lubricants]]
[[Category:Oil additives]]
[[de:Schaumverhüter]]
[[pt:Agente anti-espuma]]